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Subject:Re: Turbo question
From:Ralph Meyermann
Date:Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:34:35 -0500

I'm running the high mount k03, would like to add a little boost  to the
boost/fuel ratio. Mostly to help engine run a touch cooler.
On Mar 16, 2015 1:38 AM, "Mudd "Not Jack" Sparrow" <rummaging@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> I have a 2.2 OBD 1 Turbo in storage since 2008. Fully rebuilt with the ECU
> ready to go.
>
> But I'm not sure if I should sell it or install it. And I don't remember
> if I need to have the documentation for the donor vehicle. I seem to
> remember the mechanic who was going to put it in his Vanagon, holding the
> documentation. Either he has it. Or I do. Or maybe I don't really need it.
> I don't know.
>
> But I'm leaning to a Franken Motor.
>
> I don't really know what to think anymore.
>
> My grip on everything has been weakening for so long eventually I'll just
> fall.
>
>
> > On Mar 15, 2015, at 9:36 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone with a 1.6 TD in their vanagon will has one ;-)
> >
> >> On 15-Mar-2015, at 13:27, Mudd Not Jack Sparrow wrote:
> >>
> >> You have a turbo in your Vanagon?
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Mar 15, 2015, at 8:29 AM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Anyone recommend a place that does turbo rebuilds/enhancement?? Found
> oil
> >>> leaking out of the exhaust side of my turbo. Thanks!
>

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